Learning comes naturally when kids are having FUN!

Holidays around the World with #kinderfriends

Great ideas for gingerbread themed fun in a kindergarten classroom.

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Mrs. Byrd's Classroom 2016

Mrs. Byrd made a few changes to her classroom this year. Come see the new additions to her kindergarten classroom!

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Books about Bugs and a FREEBIE too!

Find great books about BUGS and an adorable butterfly craft activity with a kindergarten class. Grab a great FREEBIE too!

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It's a Spring FREEBIE!

Come grab a fun FREEBIE to practice number bonds in your kindergarten or first grade classroom!

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100 Days - Hooray!

Looking for some fresh ideas for your 100th day of school? Come join the One Hundred Day fun in Mrs. Byrd’s classroom.

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Snowball CVC Picture cards FREEBIE!

Snowball fun in a kindergarten classroom, grab a CVC FREEBIE too!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Come find loads of ideas, books, and resources for Thanksgiving in your kindergarten classroom.

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Happy Halloween!

Find loads of ideas, books, and resources to have a happy Halloween in your kindergarten or first grade classroom!

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Halloween Fun!

Come grab a counting FREEBIE and find more ideas for Halloween fun in your kindergarten classroom!

I introduced our gratitude journals today and it was a magical little 20 minute lesson. My kiddos were engaged, our hearts were connected (even through screens), and they got it! Thank you Todd Parr for a perfect book to introduce the concept of be

Happy Halloween!!! 🎃💀👻 #halloween #halloweencostume #2020

Late to the party, but always in support of my amazing, strong, beautiful, inspiring sisters! Thanks @susieemiller #challengeaccepted #womensupportingwomen

Yesterday we lost our adorable little friend and fur baby, Bernie. He brought such joy to our lives. We will always treasure our memories with him. 😢#guineapig #rip #pet

Woohoo!!! Open house was awesome! I love these ladies. Couldn’t have survived this first year at my new school without them. 💕#firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersofinstagram

Are you ready for a GREAT day with your kiddos? I'm ready to be a lOvE MoNsTer today! Happy Valentine's Day friends! #morningmessage #balancedliteracy #sharedreading #iteachk #teachersofig

Please tell me I'm not the only one working on my class valentines tonight! I am giving them a book too because I ordered too many for xmas... and this is one of my all time favorite childhood books. #hotmess #teacherlife #valentinesday #valentines

We are doing lots of work on number bonds this week. These fun mats were made with @ellisonedu die cuts and washi tape. They are great for partner work too! #iteachk #handsonmath #teacherlife #valentine #math #numberbonds

Hope you had a FUN Friday with your class! This is a favorite choice in my classroom. A doctor kit + lots of beanie baby type stuffed animals = the Vet! They LOVE it! #letthemplay #playbuildsbrains #learningthroughplay #playmatters #kindertribe #

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